Barack Obama
The Public Record
Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. Obama is known for his signature policies including the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and his efforts in economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. His presidency was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on healthcare reform, climate change, and foreign policy initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal.
The Affordable Care Act gives Americans greater control over their health care decisions and access to affordable and equitable insurance.
This week, we recognize their invaluable contributions to upholding justice.
As a Nation, we rely on law enforcement officers to keep our neighborhoods safe.
What Government can do is help create the conditions for companies to hire again.
We now know that the economy has been growing for the better part of a year.
Far too many women remain underserved and we must continue working to ensure all women can access medical services.
On Tuesday, the President approved a federal disaster declaration for Tennessee that includes grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and…
I give you my word that I'm going to keep fighting every single day to create jobs and opportunities for people.
As we go forward, again, this visit is an opportunity to discuss issues related to reintegration and reconciliation with President Karzai and his team.
By standing firm in our commitment to improve women's health, we can give our daughters and granddaughters—and all Americans—a brighter future.
The truest measure of progress would be whether or not we were creating jobs.
This can be an important opportunity for the two sides to come together and to address -- take stock of where we are.
The true engine of job growth in this country will always be the private sector.
The health of American women and girls is not just a women's issue; all Americans have a vested interest.
The steadfast dedication of our country's law enforcement officers warrants more than praise.
We see this as an important step forward as we continue our partnership with the Afghans.
Regular exercise, coupled with a nutritious diet, helps prevent heart disease, obesity, and other chronic conditions.
We have a very clear goal and a very clear set of interests that the President has defined as it relates to preventing safe havens for al Qaeda.
The focus of our Afghanistan and Pakistan strategy is to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al Qaeda in Afghanistan and Pakistan.





